Operations Associate - ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator at Techstars

Techstars is the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. Founded in 2006, Techstars began with three simple ideas - entrepreneurs create a better future for everyone, collaboration drives innovation and great ideas can come from anywhere. Now we are on a mission to enable every person on the planet to contribute to, and benefit from, the success of entrepreneurs. In addition to operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, we do this by connecting startups, investors, corporations and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Techstars has invested in more than 2,300 companies with a combined market cap of more than $29B. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Associate - ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Role Summary          

• The ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator is a partnership between Techstars, the most active pre-seed investor in the world that provides access to capital, programming and connections to early-stage entrepreneurs, and ARM Labs, a Lagos-based innovation program. 
• We are looking for a Lagos-based Operations associate for our 2023 program.
• As an Associate, you will help build the next amazing batch of startups, as they grow from early stage to venture-backed companies.
• From entrepreneurs to investors, to mentors, your network is about to explode. You will have the opportunity to sit in on mentor meetings – get to know the best entrepreneurs and investors in the city, up close and personally.
• You will also have access to full involvement in Techstars events with the founders, investors and the local community.
• It’s your chance to get amazing experience, broaden your network in ways you could never imagine, and get exposure to some of the greatest up-and-coming companies and teams in the country. Historically, most Associates end up being employed by one of the teams or by someone they met during the accelerator program. Many also go on to build their own companies.

Role Responsibilities

• Tasks will include assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Techstars program, and assisting the program team in ensuring that all needs of the program, and its cohort are met.
• Examples of responsibilities: identifying needs and preparing for upcoming events, organizing meetings, coordinating groups and running logistics for special guest mentor visits, taking meeting notes, and setting up office space for events.
• You will report to the Program Manager.

Commitment:

• This is a contract role, requiring you to work full time at our office in Victoria Island, Lagos. The contract will start November 3rd 2023, and end March 8th, 2024.

Requirements

• 2+ years of post university experience in a fast-paced environment, with relevant professional experience
• Be a problem solver and effective communicator
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• A high degree of drive, energy, accountability, and initiative
• Understands Techstars’ vision, direction and support of overall organization objectives
• Fits the Techstars’ culture (#givefirst, Entrepreneurial Inclination, High Quality and Network Focused)
• Available full-time and in person for a temporary position (4 months, starting November 3rd)
• Demonstrated interest in technology, startups, entrepreneurship, venture capital, etc.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.